Betty Prashker, publisher of the feminist classics ‘Sexual Politics’ and ‘Backlash,’ dies at age 99

NEW YORK – Betty Prashker, a pioneering editor of the 20th century who as one of the first women with the power to acquire books published such classics as Kate Millett’s “Sexual Politics” and Susan Faludi’s “Backlash” and helped oversee the careers of Jean Auel, Dominick Dunne and Erik Larson, among others, died July 30 … Read more

Paris Preview, August 10: US men in gold medal basketball game against Wemby and France

United States men’s basketball plays France in a gold-medal showdown and the U.S. will face Brazil in the gold-medal match of the women’s soccer tournament. PARIS, France — The United States men’s basketball team is seeking a thrilling finish to its Paris Olympics run when it plays France in a gold-medal showdown. Numerous other sports … Read more

Women’s 10,000-meter final ends with sprint to finish, Olympian taken off on stretcher

In a scary scene during the 10,000-meter final, one of the runners was taken off on a stretcher as the race continued on. PARIS, France — The women’s 10,000-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics clocked in at more than 30 minutes, but ended with a near photo finish.  Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet raced through the finish … Read more

Man hospitalized after being shot by unidentified suspect on west side

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department is investigating a south-side shooting that left a man in critical condition. Around 6 p.m. on Friday, SAPD responded to the 100 block of Goodwin Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers said they found a man in critical condition after suffering a gunshot … Read more